I Like the Kindle Colorsoft's Lower Price, But I Still Think Other Color Ereaders Are Better

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft offers most of the premium features found in the Kindle Color Signature Edition but at a more affordable price, making it a strong choice for Amazon readers who don't require extra storage or wireless charging.

Kindle Colorsoft vs. Signature Edition

Price: Kindle Colorsoft costs $249.99, slightly less than the Signature Edition at $279.99.
Display and Design: Both models have a 7-inch color E Ink display, a waterproof design, and no cover-screen ads.
Differences: The Colorsoft reduces storage capacity, removes wireless charging, and its front light lacks automatic brightness adjustment to keep costs down.
Weight and Size: Practically identical — Colorsoft weighs 7.6 ounces, Signature Edition 7.7 ounces; both measure 7.0 by 5.0 by 0.3 inches.

When to Choose the Signature Edition

If you have a large audiobook library, the extra storage on the Signature Edition can be valuable.

Alternative to Kindle

For users who do not depend on Amazon’s ecosystem, the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II), priced at $249.99, is a better overall option due to its note-taking features and support for third-party applications.

Our Editors' Choice for color ereaders is the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 because of its enhanced functionality beyond basic reading.

The Onyx device measures 6.1 by 5.4 by 0.3 inches, weighs slightly less at 6.9 ounces, and includes dedicated page-turning buttons, setting it apart from Kindle models.

In summary: The Kindle Colorsoft is an excellent, cost-effective color ereader for Amazon users without specific needs like extra storage or wireless charging, but the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 stands out for users seeking more advanced features.

PCMag — 2025-11-07